Wheel locknuts..No adapter!

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ritchic

Discussion Starter · Sep 19, 2003

Hello
Just got an 89 sunbird Gt unfortunatly the wheels have a lock on them and of course no adapter in the car any one else had this problem. I'm hoping I don't have to get them cut out as I do not have access to a torch.

thanks

Chris

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krazybaddude

· #2 · Sep 19, 2003

Air chisel. Find a good spot on the outside of the lock, make a good groove to put the chisel head in to, and break it loose like that, then use channel-lock pliers or vice grips to get it off the rest of the way.

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onefastwagon

· #3 · Sep 19, 2003

There are tools that can get those lock lugs off..

Most times without damaging them or the wheels. One looks like a band that you tighten around the lock and as it turns it starts applying force to the lug until it rotates. (loosens)

I think Mac or Snap On tools carries them.

Dave T. - 1987 Cavalier RS/SS Wagon - 384,000 Mi - Long Island, NY
"Will race for food"

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ritchic

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 19, 2003

Thanks guys got it off! :lol:

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SuperDave

· #5 · Sep 19, 2003

lol, i was gonna say the old hammer a craftsman socket onto it and ratchet it off. Why Craftsman you say? because you get it replaced for free :wink:

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vhrus

· #6 · Sep 19, 2003

whitelightning2 said:
lol, i was gonna say the old hammer a craftsman socket onto it and ratchet it off. Why Craftsman you say? because you get it replaced for free :wink:

lmao man that sounds like something i would do.

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dennisgt

· #7 · Sep 20, 2003

heh, ive never seen wheel locks as an effective way to lock a rim

lol....

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